Baptist Union County- PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

LifeLinc Corporation•New Albany, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLinc Anesthesia is seeking an experienced PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) at Baptist Memorial Hospital–Union County. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with call opportunity and work in an autonomous yet collaborative environment focused on high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care. The CRNA’s day-to-day work includes conscious sedation and MAC anesthesia for outpatient and inpatient cases. Professional liability coverage is provided by LifeLinc. Benefits are available to employees working 30 or more hours per week, but this position is not benefit eligible.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing and an accredited nurse anesthesia educational program approved by the AANA Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor.
Successfully completed the AANA Council on Certification or its predecessor’s certification requirements.
At least two years of independent experience.
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
Ability to read and write English and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information to supervisors, patients, patients’ families, and other employees.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
General computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and work as a team member to accomplish applicable LifeLinc goals and functions.
Develop standards for continuity of care and case management.
Remain aware of and comply with applicable American Association of Nurse Anesthetists rules and regulations at local, state, and federal levels.
Perform and document pre-anesthetic assessments and evaluations, including requesting consultations and diagnostic studies; selecting, obtaining, ordering, or administering pre-anesthetic medications and fluids; and obtaining informed consent for anesthesia.
Perform conscious sedation and MAC anesthesia for outpatient and inpatient cases.
Manage patients’ airways.
Manage emergence and recovery from anesthesia.
Release or discharge patients from post-anesthesia care and provide post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care related to anesthesia side effects or complications.
Respond to emergencies through airway management, administration of emergency fluids or drugs, or basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Perform additional nurse anesthesia responsibilities within the CRNA’s expertise.
Attend meetings as needed.
Work with peers to obtain required information promptly and resolve outstanding issues as appropriate.
Contribute positively to department teamwork by assisting coworkers, sharing ideas, and problem-solving.
Read, write, interpret documents, prepare routine reports and correspondence, and present information effectively in individual and small-group settings.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and hospital policy, comply with information security practices, and take the annual HIPAA compliance exam.